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|birth_place =[[Manjeri]], [[Malappuram,Kerala]], India
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'''Sanoop Robert''' (born 03 March 1992 in [[Manjeri]], [[Malappuram.Kerala]], India)<ref name="Bio">{{cite web| title = Sanoop Robert }</ref> is an Indian singer. He released his first album Named [[SOUL OF MUSIC]]music composed by Sannop & Raju mannur Palakkad( His vocal teacher)and sung 3 songs on this album by them both.it released in the year 2012.Versatality in his voice and range is his difference.
'''Sonu Nigam''' (born 30 July 1973 in [[Faridabad]], [[Haryana]], India)<ref name="Bio">{{cite web| title = Sonu Nigam Biography | url = http://www.4to40.com/legends/print.asp?p=Sonu_Nigam | accessdate = 20 January 2012}}</ref> is an Indian singer whose songs have been featured in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] and [[Kannada language|Kannada]] movies, as well as films in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Assamese language|Assamese]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. He released [[Indian pop|Indi-pop]] albums and acted in a few movies. He had changed the spelling of his last name from 'Nigam' to 'Niigaam' in accordance with [[numerology]], but later returned to the original spelling.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's Nigam, not Niigaam, Says Sonu|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-08/news-and-interviews/28225350_1_sonu-nigam-change-phase|accessdate=3 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 September 2010}}</ref>


==Early years==
==Past Life ==


Sonu Nigam began his singing career at the age of three, when he joined his father on stage to sing [[Mohammed Rafi]]'s "Kya Hua Tera Vaada, Wo Kasam Wo Irada". From then on Sonu accompanied his father on his singing appearances at weddings and parties.<ref>{{cite web | title=Sonu Nigam singing as a kid |url= http://www.supernepal.com/discussion/3/sonu-nigam-singing-as-a-kid}}</ref> In his teenage years he successfully participated in music competitions. He moved to [[Mumbai]] with his father to begin his [[Bollywood]] singing career at the age of 19.<ref name="earlyyears">{{cite web | title=Sonu Nigam |url= http://www.sonuniigaam.in/aboutme.php |accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> He was trained by classical singer [[Ghulam Mustafa Khan (singer)|Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan]].
Sanoop Robert started his singing career at the age of 15, when he joined his teacher on stage to sing [[Raju Mannur]].In his teenage years he successfully participated in music competitions.then turned into his own creations in the year 2012.and created SOUL OF MUSIC ALBUM.


==Career==
==Career==
=== Playback singing ===
=== Playback singing ===
He Started his Playback singing career with his first musical album SOUL OF MUSIC singed 2 songs on this album.His teacher always with him in his musical Career( Raju Mannur )
His initial years in [[Mumbai]] proved to be a struggle, beginning by singing covers of [[Mohammed Rafi]] songs, mainly for a number of [[Rafi Ki Yaadein]] albums released by [[T-Series]]. T-Series promoter Gulshan Kumar gave him a chance to reach a larger audience. In these years Nigam's singing style was regarded by some to be a "Rafi clone". Nigam's first movie song as a playback singer was ''[[Janam]]'' (1990), which was never officially released. He began making radio commercials and appeared on the popular TV show ''Sa Re Ga Ma''

Nigam started hosting ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma]]'' in 1995 with the first episode airing on 1 May 1995. The television singing talent competition soon became one of the most popular shows on Indian television. Soon after, he sang "Accha Sila Diya" on the album ''Bewafa Sanam'' (1995).<ref name="earlyyears"/> His first major success was with the [[Anu Malik]]-composed song "Sandese Aate Hain," in ''[[Border]]'' in 1997. Sonu's Album "[[Deewana (album)|Deewana]]" was released with T-Series in 1999, revealed his talent for singing romantic songs and remains one of India's most successful albums. Sonu's image as a 'Rafi clone' changed after his rendition of the [[Nadeem-Shravan]]-composed song "Yeh Dil Deewana" in ''[[Pardes (film)|Pardes]]'' in the same year. Since then, he has created a unique style and has become a role model for emerging vocal talent in India.<ref name="earlyyears"/>

Over the years, Nigam became a major force in the Indian music industry. He provided playback singing for Hindi movies and won many awards. He sang the title song of the film ''[[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]''. He recorded romantic, rock, sad and patriotic songs. Nigam sang songs in many languages besides Hindi, including Kannada, Bengali, [[Oriya language|Oriya]], Punjabi], Tamil, Telugu, English, [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]], [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] and [[Marathi language|Marathi]].<ref name="earlyyears"/>

===Pop albums and concerts===

Sonu released pop albums in [[Hindi]],[[Odiya]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and [[Kannada]]. The most recent addition to his Hindi releases is ''Classically Mild'', a semi-classical album.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in | title=Sonu Niigaam goes Classically Mild |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/music/news/2008/sonu-nigam-classically-mild-290108.html | accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> He released Hindu and Islamic devotional albums, as well as albums of Mohammed Rafi's songs. These are from the Rafi Ki Yaadein collection in his early years, which were re-released in September 2007 as a six-disc collection of 100 songs, titled ''Kal Aaj Aur Kal'', in Rafi's memory.<ref>{{cite web | www.indiaglitz.com | title=Sonu Niigaam pays homage to Mohd Rafi |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/33495.html |accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> In 2008, soon after releasing ''Classically Mild'', he released a single Punjabi track called "Punjabi Please"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com | title=Big FM launches Sonu Niigaam single Punjabi Please|url= http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/mar/mar34.php |accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> and ''Rafi Resurrected'', a two-disc collection of Rafi songs with music by the [[City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra|Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]]. He contributed to the lyrics of several songs and directed the music for his album ''[[Chanda Ki Doli]]''. His last album was ''[[Neene Bari Neene]]'' in [[Kannada]].

After the death of [[Michael Jackson]], who considerably influenced Nigam (as is evident in his rendition of "Dil Deewana" in ''Pardes'') Nigam released a tribute song to Jackson in collaboration with his fans on Facebook. The song made it to an 18-song global compilation of tribute songs ''The Beat of Our Hearts''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://michaeljacksontributeportrait.com | title=Michael Jackson Trubute portrait |url= http://michaeljacksontributeportrait.com/article.php?article_id=232 |accessdate=15 November 2010}}</ref>

Nigam collaborated with [[Britney Spears]] on a remix of her "I Wanna Go" track.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonu Nigam and Britney Spears to sing together|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/jul/140711-informer-1.htm|publisher=http://www.mid-day.com|accessdate=14 July 2012}}</ref>

Over the years, Nigam performed in many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Russia, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Caribbean|West Indies, Suriname, Mauritius, Nigeria and South Africa. In May/June 2007, he participated in a star-studded show in North America called "The Incredibles," with Asha Bhosle, Kunal Ganjawala and Kailash Kher participated. In September and October of the same year, he gave solo concerts titled "Simply Sonu" in Canada and Germany (becoming the first Indian singer to perform in the latter country).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.glamsham.com | title=Sonu Nigam's Tour to Germany |url= http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/aug/08_sonu_nigams_tour_to_germany_080701.asp |accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> In April 2008, he concert tour in India, promoting his Punjabi single "Punjabi Please".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://itvx.net | title=Close-Up and BIG 92.7 FM bring Sonu Nigam’s concert |url= http://itvx.net/2008/04/18/close-up-and-big-927-fm-bring-sonu-nigam%E2%80%99s-concert/ |accessdate=25 July 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

In November 2007, at the inauguration of [[Harvard University|Harvard]] University's 28th president, Dr. [[Drew Gilpin Faust]], Nigam sang [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi]]'s favorite [[bhajan]], "Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye", with the Harvard College Sangeet.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.glamsham.com | title=Sonu Nigam invited to perform at Harvard University |url= http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/oct/06_sonu_nigam_100704.asp |accessdate=4 August 2011}}</ref>
In July 2008, he participated in a three-city tour of the United Kingdom, singing Rafi songs with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBS0).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.indiainfo.com | title=Sonu Nigam's Rafi Resurrected tour in UK |url= http://movies.indiainfo.com/2008/07/24/0807240139_sonu.html |accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> This followed the release of these songs by the CBSO and the Indian music company [[Sa Re Ga Ma]] on ''Rafi Resurrected''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.oneindia.in | title= Sonu Nigam's new album 'Rafi Resurrected' in July this year |url= http://news.oneindia.in/2007/04/19/sonu-nigams-new-album-rafi-resurrected-in-july-this-year-1176955506.html |accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref>

Among several other concerts, he notably participated in a US tour with [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] in 2009 called "The Explosion 2009" tour and in a UK tour titled "All Izz Well" in November 2010. He shared the stage with [[Atif Aslam]] in April 2012 at [[The O2 Arena (London)|The O2 Arena]], London in Flex FX Dhamaka<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.indiainfo.com | title=Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam to perform London concert |url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a370440/atif-aslam-and-sonu-nigam-to-perform-london-concert.html |accessdate=10 March 2012}}</ref> concert to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan.

===Radio and acting===

In 2006, Nigam hosted his ''Life Ki Dhun with Sonu Nigaam'' on [[Radio City (Indian radio station)|Radiocity 91.1 FM]], where he had the opportunity to interview musicians, including [[Lata Mangeshkar]] on the last aired episode.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://sify.com | title=Life Ki Dhun Sonu Niigaam |url= http://sify.com/radiocity/index.php | accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref>

Nigam's acting career<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.imdb.com | title=Sonu Nigam | url= http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631415/ | accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> started as a child in films including 1983's ''[[Betaab]]''. As an adult, he acted in films such as ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]'', ''[[Kash Aap Hamare Hote]]'', as the male lead opposite [[Juhi Babbar]], and ''[[Love in Nepal]]''. None of the films did well at the box office, although his acting was much better appreciated in his last venture. He has not returned to acting since ''Love in Nepal'', but was recently said to be involved in ''Ankhon Ankhon Mein'', about a blind singer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sonu ready to play blind!|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sonu-ready-to-play-blind_1100939|accessdate=29 August 2011|newspaper=DNA|date=3 June 2007|author=Noyon Jyoti Parasara}}</ref>

===Television===
Nigam was the host of ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma]]'' from 1 May 1995 to 1999. He was the first host.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|title=Does India have the X factor?|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13592636|accessdate=29 August 2011|newspaper=BBC News|date=30 May 2011|author=Rajini Vaidyanathan}}</ref> He returned on ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs International]]'' as a judge with [[Suresh Wadkar]] in October 2007. Nigam was a celebrity judge on the ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Mega Challenge]]'' grand finale on 12 December, 2009 which marked the 1000th episode.

He hosted the TV show ''[[Kisme Kitna Hai Dum]]'' on [[Star Plus]] in 2002.

Nigam appeared as the judge for ''[[Indian Idol]]'' in season 1 (October 2004–March 2005) and season 2 (November 2005–April 2006). He was a celebrity judge in season 3 (17 August 2007) and season 4 (16 January 2009 and 6 February 2009).

He appeared as a celebrity judge on ''[[Amul STAR Voice of India]]'' in August 2007 (Season 1) and in December 2008 (Season 2) and on the grand finale of music reality show ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star]]'' on 12 July 12, 2008.

Nigam was a judge/mentor on ''[[Chhote Ustaad]] - Do Deshon Ki Ek Awaaz'' (July 2010–October 2010) with [[Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]].

Nigam provided the voice for the lead character, [[Aladdin]] in the Hindi translated version of [[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]].<ref name=disney>{{cite news|title=INDIAN TELEVISION PREMIER OF DISNEY'S ALADDIN|url=http://www.disney.in/corporate/pr_05_feb23.htm}}</ref>

He was a judge/mentor on the first season of ''[[X Factor (India)]]'' (May 29, 2011 – September 2, 2011) along with [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] and [[Shreya Ghoshal]].<ref name=bbc/>


===Future projects===
===Future projects===
Sanoop Robert is working on SOUL OF MUSIC Next Co Album with Raju mannur [[malayalam language|Malayalam]].
Nigam is working on an [[English language|English]] album called ''Spirit Unfolding''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com | title=Sonu Nigam to launch English album |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/515261.cms |accessdate=25 July 2008 |work=The Times Of India}}</ref> and on a project called ''Time Travel'', wherein his voice will be aligned with recordings of other singers in [[Hindi]] songs.<ref>{{cite web | title=Time travel |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/47141/a-more-focussed-approach.html |accessdate=16 February 2010}}</ref>

Nigam has sung a song produced by famous international house music producer [[David Guetta]] the song is collaboration with a British singer-songwriter, rapper, beatboxer and record producer [[Jay Sean]]

===In Kannada===

Nigam’s first song in [[Kannada]] was "Ello Yaro Hego" for the 1996 film ''Jeevanadi'' starring Dr. [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]. The song's music was composed by Koti with lyrics by [[R.N.Jayagopal]].{{Youtube|lZPkFC1YIas|Ello Yaro Hego}}. Nigam has sung over 600 Kannada songs<ref>[http://www.buzzintown.com/event--sonu-nigam-live-concert/id--545475.html]</ref> and has received several awards for them.

His hit songs include "Cheluve Yeke Bande: from the film ''Majnu'' composed by [[Gurukiran]],{{Youtube|1ZxMr0GplP8|
Cheluve Yeke Bande}} "Usire Usire" from Huccha composed by [[Rajesh Ramnath]],{{Youtube|Xno_CmvnWz4|Usire Usire}} the title track from the film ''Monalisa'' composed by Valisa Sandeep,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kannadachitraranga.com/sonu-nigam-rocks-in-monalisa-monalisa-sadaa-dhyan/ |title=SONU NIGAM rocks in Monalisa – Monalisa – Sadaa ,Dhyan &#124; Kannada songs collection, kannada movie news |publisher=Kannadachitraranga.com |date=2011-06-24 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref> "Hamsave Hamsave" from the film ''Gatti mela'' composed by [[Hamsalekha]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.cooltoad.com/music/song.php?id=504737&PHPSESSID=d43f7b54c0dcf0ede36ab0801032d6d7 |title=Music: Title: Gattimela - Hamsave Hamsave |publisher=Music.cooltoad.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref> "Kannale Kannale" from the film ''Aham Premasmi'' composed by [[V.Ravichandran]],<ref>http://www.movieskope.com/songs/tag/aham-premasmi-kannada-movie-songs-mp3/</ref> and "Baaninda Baa Chandira" from the movie ''Kanti'' composed by [[Gurukiran]],{{Youtube|SjxkezRgHvg|Kanti}}. The 2006 blockbuster film [[Mungaru Male]] created a sensation and several records, mainly in Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35125.html |title='Mungaru Male' National record - Kannada Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date= |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangalore365.com/actors/mungaru-male-sucessful-365-days/ |title=Mungaru Male – Sucessful 365 days!! at Bangalore 365 |publisher=Bangalore365.com |date=2007-12-06 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sirigandhakannadamp3.blogspot.com/2007/12/mungaru-male-one-more-record-to-basket.html |title=SIRIGANDHA Kannada songs blog : ಕನ್ನಡವೇ ಸತ್ಯ ಸಿರಿಗಂಧ ನಿತ್ಯ: Mungaru male - one more record to basket |publisher=Sirigandhakannadamp3.blogspot.com |date=2007-12-29 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref> The songs not only set records of sales and downloads, and the film set a national record on 29 December 2007 having completed an entire year at the PVR Cinemas Bengaluru, the first time an Indian language film to do so.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sirigandhakannadamp3.blogspot.in/2007/12/mungaru-male-one-more-record-to-basket.html |title=SIRIGANDHA Kannada songs blog : ಕನ್ನಡವೇ ಸತ್ಯ ಸಿರಿಗಂಧ ನಿತ್ಯ: Mungaru male - one more record to basket |publisher=Sirigandhakannadamp3.blogspot.in |date=2007-12-29 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mohanbn.com/mungaru-male-sucessful-365-days/ |title=Mungaru Male – Sucessful 365 days - Mohan's Blog |publisher=Mohanbn.com |date=2009-09-01 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://harshah.com/blog/2007/12/29/mungaru-male-completed-365-days/ |title=Mungaru Male Completed 365 Days !!! &#124; Perfume Factory |publisher=Harshah.com |date=2007-12-29 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref>

The songs Mungaru Maleye and Anisuthide were composed by [[Mano Murthy]] and written by [[Yogaraj Bhat]] and [[Jayant Kaikini]] respectively. Nigam became a sensation in the South and was called the Golden Singer of Karnataka. Nigam says that he finds Kannada songs more fulfilling than the Hindi numbers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news-topic/zee-kannada-/video-sonu-finds-kannada-music-fulfilling__IkieBZGaCM.html |title=: Videos |publisher=Moneycontrol.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref> Sonu Nigam, in a recent interview to the [[Deccan Herald]] news paper has said ‘Kannada songs make me feel positive’.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sudha Hegde |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/89369/kannada-songs-make-me-feel.html |title=‘Kannada songs make me feel positive’ |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date=2010-08-18 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref>

After that, he sang many Kannada super hit songs including "Kanaso Idu", "Ade Bhoomi Ade Baanu", "Ee Sanje Yaakaagide", "Ninna Gungalle", "Maayavi Maayavi", "Gelathi Neeniruvaaga", "Ello Maleyaagide", "Ninnindale Ninnindale", "Male Ninthu Hoda Mele", "Aaramagi Idde", "Maayavaagide manassu", "Maathinalli helalaarenu", "Odi Bandenu", "Ninnanne Nodutha", "Athi Aparoopa", "Udisuve Belakina", "Nooraru Preethi Maathu", "Janumada Jodi", "Minchaagi Neenu", "Jeeva Kaleva", "Onde Samane", "Neeralli Sanna", "Eradu Jadeyannu", "Hethavalalla Avalu", "Yaava Seemeya", "Ellavannu Heluvaase", "Nudisale", "Nodutha Nodutha", "Nee Sanihake Bandare", "Yeno Helabeku", "Maleyali Jotheyali", "Paravasha", "Maanasa Gange", "Gup Chup", "Modada Olage", "Aaakasha Neene", "Dil Khush", "Kan Kanna Salige", "Maathu Nannolu", "Neenendare Nannolage", "Neenendare Nanage Ishta", "Ille Ille Ello", "Ninna Kannallide", "Summane Yaake Bande", "Hrudayave Bayaside Ninnane", "Ee Sanje Mabbu Raathri", "Ee Janmavu", "Ninna Nodalentho", "Enaagali Munde", "Putta Putta Kai", "Munduduva", "Kannaliddare Kanassu", "Gaaliye Nodu Baa", "Ninninda Haaganthe", "Bhoomi Suthodu", "Onde Samane Mididide Ee Manassu", "Hrudayavu Ninnade", "Maleya Haniyalli", "Ommomme Yaako", "Preethiyali Haaduve Ninagoskara", "Ondooral Oblu Cheluve", "Kaddu Nodala", "Mathe Mathe Ninna", "Enaaytho Adeneyatho", "Sanju Mathu Geetha", "Jotheyalli Nee Baaro", "O Gunavantha", "Baa Maleye Baa", "Dhim Dhim", "Nijaana Naanenaa", "Koncha Hunnime", "chalisuvaa cheluve", "Ee Bisilali", "Midiva Ninna Hrudayadalli", "Onde Ninna Nota Saaku", "Sanju Mathu Geetha", "Enendu Hesaridali", "Paravashanadenu", "Jhum Jhumka Jhumka", "O Parijatha Bandubidu", "Neene Nanna Saviganasu", "Modale Sigalilla", "Hoovina Santhege" and many more .

With the same [[Mungaru Male]] combination, music director [[Mano Murthy]], lyricist [[Jayant Kaikini]] and Nigam got together for a Kannada album ''[[Neene Bari Neene]]'' produced by [[Ashok Kheny]]. {{Youtube|Br53jdUFAAY| "Neene Bari Neene"}} and {{Youtube|6U2TkpF_40E|"Baa Nodu Gelathi"}} were the biggest hits, shot on the outskirts of Bengaluru featuring Nigam and model [[Madhuri Bhattacharya]] in the lead. Sonu Nigam also composed a {{Youtube|0SupBzt8U24|theme song}} for the Karnataka Bulldozer's team in the Celebrity Cricket League. The song was sung by Sonu Nigam, [[Kunal Ganjawala]] and [[Sowmya Raoh]], who also penned the lyrics.

===In Malayalam===

His debut [[Malayalam]] movie song was "Aye Janani" from the film [[Kandahar (2010 film)]], followed by
"Chakkaramavin kombath" from the film [[Bombay March 12]]

===Dubbing career===

Nigam voices certain roles in Hindi for foreign films, especially [[Hollywood]] films.

==Dubbing Roles==
===Animated Films===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Film title !! Original Voice !! Character !! Dub Language !! Original Language !! Original Year Release !! Dub Year Release
|-
| [[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Disney's Aladdin]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disney.in/corporate/pr_05_feb23.htm |title=The Walt Disney Company |publisher=Disney.in |date=2005-02-23 |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref> || [[Scott Weinger]] <br/> [[Brad Caleb Kane]] <small>(Singing)</small> || Aladdin || Hindi || English || 1992 || 2005
|-
| [[Rio (film)|Rio]] || [[Jesse Eisenberg]] || Blu || Hindi || English || 2011 || 2011
|}

==Personal life and voluntary work==
[[Image:Sonu Nigam(1).jpg|thumb|180px|right|Sonu Nigam during a Peace Rally in [[Mumbai]] on 20th November 2011]]
Sonu Nigam comes from a merchant family. Born to Agam Kumar Nigam and Shobha Nigam on 30 July 1973 in [[Faridabad]], [[Haryana]], India, he attended the J.D. Tytler School. He has two sisters, Meenal and Neekita. In the last few years his father has released several hit albums including "Bewafaai" and "Phir Bewafaai" and, more recently, "Bewafaai ka Aalam". Neekita is also an upcoming singer and has several songs and awards to her name in [[Magadheera]] (Telugu movie), [[Hindi]] and [[Kannada]]. Sonu married Madhurima on 15 February 2002.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com | title=Sonu Nigam weds city belle |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1089529.cms |accessdate=25 July 2008 |work=The Times Of India |date=15 February 2002}}</ref> They have a son, Nevaan, born in 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.celebrity-babies.com | title=Indian Singer Sonu Nigam becomes a father |url= http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2007/07/indian-singer-s.html |accessdate=25 July 2008}}</ref> Nevaan is also very interested in music and has recently recorded a song with [[Lata Mangeshkar]].

Sonu Nigam practices fitness and yoga exercises, and has trained in [[Taekwondo]].<ref name="Bio"/> He claims to be spiritual rather than religious.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com | title=I AM: Sonu Nigam |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Sunday_Specials/Mind_Over_Matter/I_AM_Sonu_Nigam/articleshow/2532251.cms |accessdate=25 July 2008 |work=The Times Of India |date=11 November 2007}}</ref>

Nigam has done work for various charities in India as well as abroad for Dignity Foundation, various cancer organizations, leprosy organizations, blindness organizations, women's welfare organizations, kargil war affected families, earthquake affected families. He also sponsors a child from the organization “Crayon”.<ref name="Bio"/> He has made various appearances in the cause of HIV / AIDS and also has a song titled "Papa I'm sorry" relating to this. He has also released several songs and made several contributions to the cause of peace between India and Pakistan.

==Awards and nominations==
Following are the awards and nominations for Sonu Nigam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sonuniigaam.in/music.php | title=Awards @ Sonuniigaam.com}}</ref>

* '''[[National Film Awards]]'''
** 2004 - '''Won''' - [[National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] - "Kal Ho Naa Ho" - [[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]
* '''[[Filmfare Awards]]'''
** 1997 - ''Nominated'' - [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] - "Sandese Aate Hain" - [[Border (1997 film)|Border]] (with [[Roop Kumar Rathod]])
** 1999 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Ishq Bina" - [[Taal (film)|Taal]]
** 2000 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Tu Fiza Hain" - [[Fiza]]
** 2000 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Panchhi Nadiyaan" - [[Refugee (film)|Refugee]]
** 2001 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "[[Suraj Hua Maddham]]" - [[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...]]
** 2002 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Saathiya" - [[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]
** 2003 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kal Ho Naa Ho" - [[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]
** 2004 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "[[Do Pal]]" - [[Veer-Zaara]]
** 2004 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Hoon Na" - [[Main Hoon Na]]
** 2004 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Tumse Milke Dil Ka" - [[Main Hoon Na]]
** 2005 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Dheere Jalna" - [[Paheli]]
** 2005 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "[[Piyu Bole]]" - [[Parineeta (2005 film)|Parineeta]]
** 2006 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" - [[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]
** 2007 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Agar Kahoon" - [[Om Shanti Om]]
** 2008 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Inn Lamhon Ke" - [[Jodhaa Akbar]]
** 2009 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Shukran Allah" - [[Kurbaan (2009 film)|Kurbaan]] (with [[Salim-Sulaiman|Salim Merchant]])
* '''[[Filmfare Awards South]]'''
** 2007 - '''Won''' - [[56th Filmfare Awards South|Best Male Playback Singer (Kannada)]] - "Ninnindale Ninnindale" - [[Milana]]
** 2008 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer (Kannada) - "Eenagali Mundhe Saagu" - [[Mussanjemaatu]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pakfiles.com/watch-video/MTY0Njc=/Sonu-Nigam-recieving-Filmfare-award-for-Ninnindale |title=Sonu Nigam receiving Filmfare award for Ninnindale &#124; Watch Latest Videos and Talk Shows, Listen Mp3 and Live Radio Channels |publisher=Pakfiles.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref>
** 2008 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer (Kannada) - "Mayavagide Manasu" - [[Haage Summane]]
** 2010 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer (Kannada) - "Hrudayave" - [[Krishnan Love Story]]
** 2011 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer (Kannada) - "Paravasha Naadenu" - [[Paramathma]]
** 2011 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer (Kannada) - "Neerinalli Sanna Ale" - [[Hudugaru]]
* '''[[Screen Awards]]'''
** 1998 - '''Won''' - Best Male Pop Artist
** 2000 - ''Nominated'' - [[Screen Award for Best Male Playback|Best Male Playback Singer]] - "Panchhi Nadiyaan" - [[Refugee (film)|Refugee]]
** 2001 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Tanhayee" - [[Dil Chahta Hai]]
** 2001 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Is Pyaar Ko Main Kya Naam Doon" - [[Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai]]
** 2003 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kal Ho Naa Ho" - [[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]
** 2004 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Tumse Milke Dil Ka" - [[Main Hoon Na]]
** 2005 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Dheere Jalna" - [[Paheli]]
** 2006 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Baawri Piya Ki" - [[Babul]]
* '''[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]'''
** 2000 - ''Nominated'' - [[IIFA Award for Best Male Playback|Best Male Playback Singer]] - "Panchhi Nadiyaan" - [[Refugee (film)|Refugee]]
** 2001 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "[[Suraj Hua Maddham]]" - [[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...]]
** 2001 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "You Are My Soniya" - [[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...]]
** 2002 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Saathiya" - [[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]
** 2003 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kal Ho Naa Ho" - [[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]
** 2004 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Hoon Na" - [[Main Hoon Na]]
** 2005 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "[[Piyu Bole]]" - [[Parineeta (2005 film)|Parineeta]]
** 2006 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" - [[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]
** 2009 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "All Izz Well" - [[3 Idiots]]
* '''[[Zee Cine Awards]]'''
** 1997 - '''Won''' - [[Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male|Best Male Playback Singer]] - "Sandese Aate Hain" - [[Border (1997 film)|Border]] <sup>†</sup>
** 2001 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer – Male - "[[Suraj Hua Maddham]]" - [[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...]]
** 2001 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Tanhayee" - [[Dil Chahta Hai]]
** 2002 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Saathiya" - [[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]
** 2003 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kal Ho Naa Ho" - [[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]
** 2004 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Hoon Na" - [[Main Hoon Na]]
** 2005 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Piyu Bole" - [[Parineeta]]
** 2005 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Dheere Jalna" - [[Paheli]]
** 2006 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna" - [[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]
** 2007 - ''Nominated'' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Agar Kahoon" - [[Om Shanti Om]]
* '''[[MTV Immies]]'''
** 2002 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Saathiya" - [[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]
** 2003 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Hoon Na" - [[Main Hoon Na]]
** 2004 - '''Won''' - Best Pop Album - [[Chanda Ki Doli]]
* '''MTV Style Awards'''
** 2003 - Style Icon 2003
** 2005 - Style Icon 2005
* '''[[Anandalok Awards]]'''
** 2004 - Best Male Playback Singer - [[Bandhan (2004 film)|Bandhan]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051222/asp/calcutta/story_5632210.asp|title=Anandalok Awards 2004 | location=Calcutta, India | work=The Telegraph|date=22 December 2005}}</ref>
** 2005 - Best Pop Album - [[Chanda Ki Doli]]
* '''Annual Central European Bollywood Awards'''
** 2007 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Agar Kahoon" - [[Om Shanti Om]]
** 2008 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Inn Lamhon Ke Daaman Me" - [[Jodhaa Akbar]]
** 2009 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Shukran Allah" - [[Kurbaan (2009 film)|Kurbaan]]
* '''Lions Gold Award'''
** 2005 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Main Hoon Na" - [[Main Hoon Na]]
** 2008 - '''Won''' - Best Male Playback Singer - "Inn Lamhon Ke Daaman Me" - [[Jodhaa Akbar]]
* '''Indian Television Academy Award'''
** 2005 - Best Male Singer - Miliee
** 2008 - Best Male Singer - [[Amber Dhara]]
** 2009 - Best Male Singer - [[Dill Mill Gayye]]
* '''Other Awards'''
** 1997 - Ashirwad Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Sandese Aate Hain" - [[Border (1997 film)|Border]]
** 1997 - Sansui Viewers' Choice Award for Best Male Singer - "Sandese Aate Hain" - [[Border (1997 film)|Border]]
** 2003 - Apsara Film Producers' Guild Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Kal Ho Naa Ho" - [[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]
** 2005 - [[Swaralaya Yesudas Award]], for his outstanding performance in Music
** 2005 - Teachers' Achievement Award
** 2006 - ''Nominated'' - [[Global Indian Film Awards]] - Best Male Playback Singer - "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna" - [[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]
** 2010 - GIMA (Global Indian Music Award) for Best Live Performer (Male)<ref>{{cite news | title = Global Indian Television Awards | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/3-Idiots-wins-five-music-awards/articleshow/6907429.cms | accessdate = 2010-11-16 | work=The Times Of India | deadurl=yes}} {{Dead link|date=February 2012|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>
** 2011 - GIMA (Global Indian Music Award) MTV MUSIC YOUTH ICON<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supernepal.com/sonu-nigam-at-the-gima-awards-2011 | title=Sonu Nigam at GIMA 2011}}</ref>
** 2011 - The Bangalore Times Film Awards - Best Singer Male (Sanju Mathu Geetha in [[Sanju Weds Geetha]])

==Discography==
{{Main|Sonu Nigam discography}}


==Filmography==
Nigam has acted in various films.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Film Title !!Character !!Year
|-
| ''[[Pyaara Dushman]]'' || Tika Singh || 1980
|-
| ''[[Kaamchor]]'' || Sonu ([[Rakesh Roshan]]'s nephew) || 1982
|-
| ''Ustaadi Ustaad Se'' || Raju (Young [[Mithun Chakraborty]]) || 1982
|-
| ''[[Betaab]]'' || Sunny (Young [[Sunny Deol]]) || 1983
|-
| ''Hum Se Hai Zamana'' || Shiva (Young [[Mithun Chakraborty]]) || 1983
|-
| ''[[Taqdeer (1983 film)|Taqdeer]]'' || Shiva (Young [[Shatrughan Sinha]]) || 1983
|-
| ''Krishna Krishna'' || Sudhama || 1986
|-
| ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]'' || Vivek Saxena || 2002
|-
| ''[[Kash Aap Hamare Hote]]'' || Jai Kumar || 2003
|-
| ''[[Love in Nepal]]'' || Abby || 2004
|-
| ''Navra Maajha Navsacha'' || Guest appearance as himself in a song sequence || 2005
|}
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
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*[http://www.sonuniigaam.in Official site]
*[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-14/news-and-interviews/29772881_1_sonu-nigam-britney-spears-baby-one-more-time Sonu Nigam collaborates with Britney Spears]

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Sanoop Robert
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Background information
Born (1992-03-03) 3 March 1992 (age 32)
Manjeri, Malappuram,Kerala, India
GenresPlayback singing
Occupation(s)Singer,Music Director
Instrument(s)Vocals,Guitar
Years active2004 (Stage performer)
Websitehttps//www.facebook.com/sanu.robert

Sanoop Robert (born 03 March 1992 in Manjeri, Malappuram.Kerala, India)[1] is an Indian singer. He released his first album Named SOUL OF MUSICmusic composed by Sannop & Raju mannur Palakkad( His vocal teacher)and sung 3 songs on this album by them both.it released in the year 2012.Versatality in his voice and range is his difference.

Past Life

Sanoop Robert started his singing career at the age of 15, when he joined his teacher on stage to sing Raju Mannur.In his teenage years he successfully participated in music competitions.then turned into his own creations in the year 2012.and created SOUL OF MUSIC ALBUM.

Career

Playback singing

He Started his Playback singing career with his first musical album SOUL OF MUSIC singed 2 songs on this album.His teacher always with him in his musical Career( Raju Mannur )

Future projects

Sanoop Robert is working on SOUL OF MUSIC Next Co Album with Raju mannur Malayalam.

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